Apple government user data requests for 2013 revealed

Today Apple has released a form which shows the most recent round of government requests for data from Apple on their user base. What you’re going to see is two charts, one that shows account requests, the other that shows device requests, the both of them detailed to a point by Apple insofar as what […]

Android 4.4 KitKat updates approach: HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung

Google appears to be getting serious about putting the whole modern device lineup on their newest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system software update here just days after the system was revealed in full. While you’ll be able to pick up the LG-made Google Nexus 5 right this minute, each of the four major US-based manufacturers […]

Nexus 8 no more: Google “fixes” photo

The Android underground was aflutter yesterday as keen-eyed obsessives spotted a device in press photo for Android they didn’t recognize – so they called it the Nexus 8. This device looked to be sporting a display significantly larger than that of the Nexus 7 while it kept similar-sized chassis. So similar, it would appear today, […]

Acer CEO resigns as Q3 loss pushes restructuring plan

Today Acer has reported that they’re not doing especially well in the PC business, reporting losses and a restructuring plan which includes the resignation of J.T. Wang as CEO. Acer corporate President Jim Wong will take over as CEO, while Wang will remain as chairman until June of 2014. Plans for restructure include a cut […]

Philips hue adds BR30 and GU10 bulbs plus Disney StoryLight

Philips promised more focused lighting options for the holidays as part of its hue wireless bulb range, and the company has delivered, revealing not only two new bulb types, but a tie-in with Disney that integrates special Mickey-themed lamps with interactive story books. The hue BR30 is headed to the US first, targeting the popular […]

Apple to build manufacturing facility and solar power grid in Mesa, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona is in for a dose of Apple-fueled economic growth, according to an announcement the state’s governor made today. Apple will be constructing a new manufacturing plant in the city, and with it will come 1300 new jobs for the construction itself and management, and 700 jobs for manufacturing once it is open. Beyond […]

Sony RX10 first-impressions [samples]

Sony has done a little recycling with the RX10 camera, but when it’s re-using the 20.2-megapixel sensor from the much-loved RX100 Mk.II we can’t complain too much. In the compact, the 1-inch Exmor R sensor targeted street photographers and those who didn’t want to necessarily sacrifice image quality despite having a camera that could fit […]

Nikon DF details emerge amid leaked photos

The Nikon DF appearing in full sooner than later has been pushed in a series of press photos this morning, allowing the public to see the hardware before they know its abilities. What you’ve got here is the embodiment of what Nikon shared in teaser videos ramping up to this week in “Pure Photography” (also […]

HTC One KitKat update schedule solidified

This morning the folks at HTC have confirmed their intentions with the HTC One, HTC One Max, and HTC One mini for updating software builds to Android 4.4 KitKat. With the United States and the likes of Europe, the Middle Ease, and Africa, HTC will be working with carriers to update to KitKat starting – […]

Is 2014 Shaping Up to Be Apple’s Year?

We hear it annually: this is going to be Apple’s year. The company’s fans from around the globe predict that Apple will come up with something new or groundbreaking and dramatically change how we interact with technology. Over the last few years, however, those folks have been wrong. Apple has not unveiled anything in the […]